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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.26, 762.82 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.26, 762.82 and 265.05 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.26 : 762.82 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.26/762.82 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.26x = 762.82 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.26x = 202,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,185.44/509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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