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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 763.80 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 763.80 and 292.26 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 763.80 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/763.80 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 763.80 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 223,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,228.19/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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