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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.24, 763.22 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.24, 763.22 and 265.16 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.24 : 763.22 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.24/763.22 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.24x = 763.22 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.24x = 202,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,375.42/509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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