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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.57, 763.73 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.57, 763.73 and 290.38 is: 435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.57 : 763.73 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.57/763.73 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.57x = 763.73 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.57x = 221,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,772.71/509.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.21

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