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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.68, 764.40 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.68, 764.40 and 348.28 is: 522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.68 : 764.40 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.68/764.40 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.68x = 764.40 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.68x = 266,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,225.23/509.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.34

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