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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 764.24 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 764.24 and 278.22 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 764.24 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/764.24 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 764.24 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 212,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,626.85/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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