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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.51, 764.28 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.51, 764.28 and 235.85 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.51 : 764.28 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.51/764.28 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.51x = 764.28 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.51x = 180,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,251.62/509.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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