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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.04, 762.86 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.04, 762.86 and 277.58 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.04 : 762.86 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.04/762.86 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.04x = 762.86 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.04x = 211,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,754.68/509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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