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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.37, 762.09 and 265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.37, 762.09 and 265.07 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.37 : 762.09 = 265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.37/762.09 = 265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.37x = 762.09 × 265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.37x = 202,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,007.20/508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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