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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 764.86 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 764.86 and 266.02 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 764.86 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/764.86 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 764.86 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 203,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,468.06/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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