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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.32, 762.60 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.32, 762.60 and 302.88 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.32 : 762.60 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.32/762.60 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.32x = 762.60 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.32x = 230,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,976.29/509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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