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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 763.56 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 763.56 and 265.14 is: 398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 763.56 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/763.56 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 763.56 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 202,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,450.30/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.15

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