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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.67, 763.86 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.67, 763.86 and 418.53 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.67 : 763.86 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.67/763.86 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.67x = 763.86 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.67x = 319,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,698.33/509.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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