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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.03, 763.65 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.03, 763.65 and 265.70 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.03 : 763.65 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.03/763.65 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.03x = 763.65 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.03x = 202,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,901.81/509.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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