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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.12, 763.52 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.12, 763.52 and 235.22 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.12 : 763.52 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.12/763.52 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.12x = 763.52 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.12x = 179,595.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,595.17/509.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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