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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 763.74 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 763.74 and 293.16 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 763.74 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/763.74 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 763.74 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 223,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,898.02/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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