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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.39, 763.45 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.39, 763.45 and 290.20 is: 434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.39 : 763.45 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.39/763.45 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.39x = 763.45 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.39x = 221,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,553.19/509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.94

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