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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.50, 764.34 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.50, 764.34 and 253 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.50 : 764.34 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.50/764.34 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.50x = 764.34 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.50x = 193,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.02/509.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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