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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.26, 763.24 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.26, 763.24 and 346.54 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.26 : 763.24 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.26/763.24 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.26x = 763.24 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.26x = 264,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,493.19/509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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