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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.61, 762.21 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.61, 762.21 and 264.63 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.61 : 762.21 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.61/762.21 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.61x = 762.21 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.61x = 201,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,703.63/508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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