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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.70, 765.05 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.70, 765.05 and 266.42 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.70 : 765.05 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.70/765.05 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.70x = 765.05 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.70x = 203,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,824.62/509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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