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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.40, 763.26 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.40, 763.26 and 265.56 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.40 : 763.26 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.40/763.26 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.40x = 763.26 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.40x = 202,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,691.33/509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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