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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 763.60 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 763.60 and 184.38 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 763.60 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/763.60 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 763.60 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 140,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,792.57/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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