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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.38, 763.97 and 235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.38, 763.97 and 235.43 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.38 : 763.97 = 235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.38/763.97 = 235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.38x = 763.97 × 235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.38x = 179,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,861.46/509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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