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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 763.56 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 763.56 and 264.78 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 763.56 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/763.56 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 763.56 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 202,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,175.42/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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