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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.68, 764.46 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.68, 764.46 and 235.72 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.68 : 764.46 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.68/764.46 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.68x = 764.46 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.68x = 180,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,198.51/509.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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