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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 764.31 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 764.31 and 265.28 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 764.31 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/764.31 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 764.31 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 202,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,756.16/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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