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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.26, 764.25 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.26, 764.25 and 235.66 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.26 : 764.25 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.26/764.25 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.26x = 764.25 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.26x = 180,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,103.16/509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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