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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.17, 763.76 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.17, 763.76 and 346.52 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.17 : 763.76 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.17/763.76 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.17x = 763.76 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.17x = 264,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,658.12/509.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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