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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 764.03 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 764.03 and 235.51 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 764.03 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/764.03 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 764.03 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 179,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,935.38/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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