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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.83, 763.24 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.83, 763.24 and 265.83 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.83 : 763.24 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.83/763.24 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.83x = 763.24 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.83x = 202,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,888.27/508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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