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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.55, 762.12 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.55, 762.12 and 265.23 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.55 : 762.12 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.55/762.12 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.55x = 762.12 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.55x = 202,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,137.09/508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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