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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.61, 764.52 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.61, 764.52 and 235.80 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.61 : 764.52 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.61/764.52 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.61x = 764.52 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.61x = 180,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,273.82/509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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