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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.71, 763.29 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.71, 763.29 and 265.41 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.71 : 763.29 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.71/763.29 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.71x = 763.29 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.71x = 202,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,584.80/508.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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