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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.14, 762.64 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.14, 762.64 and 235.46 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.14 : 762.64 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.14/762.64 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.14x = 762.64 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.14x = 179,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,571.21/509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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