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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.66, 764.22 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.66, 764.22 and 363.33 is: 544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.66 : 764.22 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.66/764.22 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.66x = 764.22 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.66x = 277,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,664.05/509.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.81

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