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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 762.42 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 762.42 and 264.72 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 762.42 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/762.42 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 762.42 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 201,827.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,827.82/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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