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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.20, 762.18 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.20, 762.18 and 265.39 is: 397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.20 : 762.18 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.20/762.18 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.20x = 762.18 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.20x = 202,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,274.95/509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.24

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