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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.29, 763.29 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.29, 763.29 and 277.83 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.29 : 763.29 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.29/763.29 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.29x = 763.29 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.29x = 212,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,064.86/509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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