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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 761.80 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 761.80 and 264.32 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 761.80 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/761.80 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 761.80 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 201,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,358.98/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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