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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.09, 763.22 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.09, 763.22 and 265.88 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.09 : 763.22 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.09/763.22 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.09x = 763.22 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.09x = 202,927.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,927.51/509.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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