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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.60, 762.72 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.60, 762.72 and 264.88 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.60 : 762.72 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.60/762.72 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.60x = 762.72 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.60x = 202,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,029.27/508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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