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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.01, 763.51 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.01, 763.51 and 407.55 is: 611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.01 : 763.51 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.01/763.51 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.01x = 763.51 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.01x = 311,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,168.50/509.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.32

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