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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 761.81 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 761.81 and 264.74 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 761.81 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/761.81 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 761.81 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 201,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,676.45/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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