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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 762.72 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 762.72 and 265.52 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 762.72 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/762.72 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 762.72 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 202,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,517.41/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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