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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 762.95 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 762.95 and 265.17 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 762.95 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/762.95 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 762.95 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 202,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,310.13/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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