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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 762.66 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 762.66 and 265.44 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 762.66 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/762.66 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 762.66 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 202,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,440.47/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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