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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.08, 763.08 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.08, 763.08 and 292.20 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.08 : 763.08 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.08/763.08 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.08x = 763.08 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.08x = 222,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,971.98/509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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