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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.43, 763.84 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.43, 763.84 and 346.62 is: 519.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.43 : 763.84 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.43/763.84 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.43x = 763.84 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.43x = 264,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,762.22/509.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.72

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