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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.12, 763.27 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.12, 763.27 and 235.07 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.12 : 763.27 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.12/763.27 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.12x = 763.27 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.12x = 179,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,417.47/509.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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