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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 762.19 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 762.19 and 265.13 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 762.19 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/762.19 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 762.19 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 202,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,079.43/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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