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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.55, 763.98 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.55, 763.98 and 304.21 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.55 : 763.98 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.55/763.98 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.55x = 763.98 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.55x = 232,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,410.36/509.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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