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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 763.61 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 763.61 and 235.19 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 763.61 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/763.61 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 763.61 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 179,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,592.26/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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