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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.66, 764.33 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.66, 764.33 and 266.05 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.66 : 764.33 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.66/764.33 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.66x = 764.33 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.66x = 203,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348.75/509.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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