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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.71, 764.64 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.71, 764.64 and 185.05 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.71 : 764.64 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.71/764.64 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.71x = 764.64 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.71x = 141,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,496.63/509.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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