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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 763.53 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 763.53 and 401.02 is: 600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 763.53 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/763.53 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 763.53 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 306,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,190.80/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.89

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