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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 764.59 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 764.59 and 185.08 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 764.59 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/764.59 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 764.59 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 141,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,511.30/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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