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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.29, 763.76 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.29, 763.76 and 184.58 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.29 : 763.76 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.29/763.76 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.29x = 763.76 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.29x = 140,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,974.33/509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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