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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.09, 763.09 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.09, 763.09 and 248.94 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.09 : 763.09 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.09/763.09 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.09x = 763.09 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.09x = 189,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,963.00/509.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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