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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.07, 763.37 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.07, 763.37 and 303.59 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.07 : 763.37 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.07/763.37 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.07x = 763.37 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.07x = 231,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,746.16/509.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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