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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 763.73 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 763.73 and 362.88 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 763.73 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/763.73 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 763.73 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 277,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,141.89/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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