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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 764.38 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 764.38 and 253 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 764.38 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/764.38 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 764.38 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 193,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,388.14/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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