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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.88, 763.26 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.88, 763.26 and 265.60 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.88 : 763.26 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.88/763.26 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.88x = 763.26 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.88x = 202,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,721.86/508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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