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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.37, 763.84 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.37, 763.84 and 162.62 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.37 : 763.84 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.37/763.84 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.37x = 763.84 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.37x = 124,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,211.03/509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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