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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.44, 763.62 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.44, 763.62 and 364.72 is: 546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.44 : 763.62 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.44/763.62 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.44x = 763.62 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.44x = 278,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,507.49/509.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.69

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