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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.55, 762.93 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.55, 762.93 and 265.02 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.55 : 762.93 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.55/762.93 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.55x = 762.93 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.55x = 202,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,191.71/508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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