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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.58, 763.20 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.58, 763.20 and 265.50 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.58 : 763.20 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.58/763.20 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.58x = 763.20 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.58x = 202,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,629.60/509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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