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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.38, 763.70 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.38, 763.70 and 385.85 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.38 : 763.70 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.38/763.70 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.38x = 763.70 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.38x = 294,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,673.62/509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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