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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 763.40 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 763.40 and 265.52 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 763.40 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/763.40 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 763.40 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 202,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,700.54/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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