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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.19, 763.53 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.19, 763.53 and 235.18 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.19 : 763.53 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.19/763.53 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.19x = 763.53 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.19x = 179,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,566.99/509.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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