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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.15, 763.48 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.15, 763.48 and 362.82 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.15 : 763.48 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.15/763.48 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.15x = 763.48 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.15x = 277,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,005.81/509.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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