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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 764.52 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 764.52 and 144.51 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 764.52 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/764.52 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 764.52 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 110,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,480.79/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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