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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.27, 763.86 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.27, 763.86 and 162.62 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.27 : 763.86 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.27/763.86 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.27x = 763.86 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.27x = 124,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,215.09/509.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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