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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.51, 762.64 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.51, 762.64 and 265.70 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.51 : 762.64 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.51/762.64 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.51x = 762.64 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.51x = 202,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,634.69/509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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