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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 762.75 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 762.75 and 265.14 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 762.75 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/762.75 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 762.75 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 202,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,235.54/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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