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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.67, 762.97 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.67, 762.97 and 265.33 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.67 : 762.97 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.67/762.97 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.67x = 762.97 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.67x = 202,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,438.83/508.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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