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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 763.86 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 763.86 and 265.56 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 763.86 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/763.86 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 763.86 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 202,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,850.66/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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