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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.13, 763.68 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.13, 763.68 and 200.62 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.13 : 763.68 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.13/763.68 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.13x = 763.68 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.13x = 153,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,209.48/509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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