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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.70, 764.63 and 185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.70, 764.63 and 185.15 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.70 : 764.63 = 185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.70/764.63 = 185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.70x = 764.63 × 185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.70x = 141,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,566.50/509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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