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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.39, 762.86 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.39, 762.86 and 292.31 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.39 : 762.86 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.39/762.86 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.39x = 762.86 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.39x = 222,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,988.52/509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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