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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 764.12 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 764.12 and 162.65 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 764.12 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/764.12 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 764.12 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 124,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,284.12/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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