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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.20, 763.88 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.20, 763.88 and 304 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.20 : 763.88 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.20/763.88 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.20x = 763.88 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.20x = 232,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,219.52/509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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