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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 762.33 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 762.33 and 265.12 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 762.33 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/762.33 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 762.33 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 202,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,110.81/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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