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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.59, 764.40 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.59, 764.40 and 162.95 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.59 : 764.40 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.59/764.40 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.59x = 764.40 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.59x = 124,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,555.77/509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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