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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.39, 763.84 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.39, 763.84 and 372.97 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.39 : 763.84 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.39/763.84 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.39x = 763.84 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.39x = 284,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,883.72/509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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