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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 763.86 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 763.86 and 316.72 is: 474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 763.86 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/763.86 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 763.86 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 241,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,929.74/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.78

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