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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.17, 763.62 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.17, 763.62 and 184.54 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.17 : 763.62 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.17/763.62 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.17x = 763.62 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.17x = 140,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,918.43/509.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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