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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.11, 763.58 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.11, 763.58 and 162.40 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.11 : 763.58 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.11/763.58 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.11x = 763.58 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.11x = 124,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,005.39/509.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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