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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.71, 763.49 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.71, 763.49 and 236.03 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.71 : 763.49 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.71/763.49 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.71x = 763.49 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.71x = 180,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,207.61/509.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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