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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.10, 763.67 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.10, 763.67 and 363.51 is: 545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.10 : 763.67 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.10/763.67 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.10x = 763.67 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.10x = 277,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,601.68/509.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.28

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