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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 763.76 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 763.76 and 249.12 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 763.76 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/763.76 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 763.76 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 190,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,267.89/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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