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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 762.96 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 762.96 and 437.68 is: 655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 762.96 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/762.96 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 762.96 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 333,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,932.33/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.13

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