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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 764.35 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 764.35 and 301.24 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 764.35 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/764.35 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 764.35 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 230,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,252.79/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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