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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.25, 762.78 and 264.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.25, 762.78 and 264.85 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.25 : 762.78 = 264.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.25/762.78 = 264.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.25x = 762.78 × 264.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.25x = 202,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,022.28/508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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