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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 761.72 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 761.72 and 264.56 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 761.72 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/761.72 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 761.72 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 201,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,520.64/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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