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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.17, 763.82 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.17, 763.82 and 235.34 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.17 : 763.82 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.17/763.82 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.17x = 763.82 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.17x = 179,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,753.58/509.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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