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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 765.03 and 386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 765.03 and 386.09 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 765.03 = 386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/765.03 = 386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 765.03 × 386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 295,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,370.43/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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