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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.96, 763.08 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.96, 763.08 and 265.24 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.96 : 763.08 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.96/763.08 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.96x = 763.08 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.96x = 202,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,399.34/508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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