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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.55, 763.34 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.55, 763.34 and 304.28 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.55 : 763.34 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.55/763.34 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.55x = 763.34 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.55x = 232,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,271.76/509.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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