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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 763.36 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 763.36 and 265.30 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 763.36 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/763.36 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 763.36 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 202,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,516.84/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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