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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 763.66 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 763.66 and 249.28 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 763.66 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/763.66 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 763.66 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 190,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,365.16/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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