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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.05, 762.96 and 354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.05, 762.96 and 354.14 is: 530.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.05 : 762.96 = 354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.05/762.96 = 354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.05x = 762.96 × 354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.05x = 270,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,195.03/509.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.78

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