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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 763.92 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 763.92 and 418.08 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 763.92 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/763.92 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 763.92 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 319,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,379.67/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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