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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 763.57 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 763.57 and 184.65 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 763.57 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/763.57 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 763.57 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 140,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,992.28/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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