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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.55, 763.25 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.55, 763.25 and 265.14 is: 397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.55 : 763.25 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.55/763.25 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.55x = 763.25 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.55x = 202,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366.78/508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.93

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