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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.42, 764.12 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.42, 764.12 and 265.81 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.42 : 764.12 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.42/764.12 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.42x = 764.12 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.42x = 203,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,109.49/509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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