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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.54, 763.68 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.54, 763.68 and 406.40 is: 609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.54 : 763.68 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.54/763.68 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.54x = 763.68 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.54x = 310,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,359.55/509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.10

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