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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.49, 763.63 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.49, 763.63 and 265.58 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.49 : 763.63 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.49/763.63 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.49x = 763.63 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.49x = 202,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,803.24/509.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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