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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.59, 764.37 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.59, 764.37 and 144.38 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.59 : 764.37 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.59/764.37 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.59x = 764.37 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.59x = 110,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,356.46/509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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