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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.33, 763.64 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.33, 763.64 and 262.61 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.33 : 763.64 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.33/763.64 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.33x = 763.64 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.33x = 200,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,538.22/509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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