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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 763.68 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 763.68 and 252.68 is: 379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 763.68 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/763.68 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 763.68 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 192,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,966.66/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.11

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