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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.75, 764.16 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.75, 764.16 and 266.44 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.75 : 764.16 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.75/764.16 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.75x = 764.16 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.75x = 203,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,602.79/509.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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