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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.58, 761.90 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.58, 761.90 and 265.35 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.58 : 761.90 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.58/761.90 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.58x = 761.90 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.58x = 202,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,168.84/508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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