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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.40, 763.59 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.40, 763.59 and 347.13 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.40 : 763.59 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.40/763.59 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.40x = 763.59 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.40x = 265,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,065.00/509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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