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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.28, 762.24 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.28, 762.24 and 386.87 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.28 : 762.24 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.28/762.24 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.28x = 762.24 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.28x = 294,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,883.98/509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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