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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.20, 764.28 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.20, 764.28 and 265.90 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.20 : 764.28 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.20/764.28 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.20x = 764.28 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.20x = 203,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,222.05/509.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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