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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.11, 763.91 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.11, 763.91 and 235.25 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.11 : 763.91 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.11/763.91 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.11x = 763.91 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.11x = 179,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,712.21/509.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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