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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.70, 762.93 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.70, 762.93 and 265.89 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.70 : 762.93 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.70/762.93 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.70x = 762.93 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.70x = 202,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,855.46/509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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