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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.76, 764.64 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.76, 764.64 and 266.16 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.76 : 764.64 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.76/764.64 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.76x = 764.64 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.76x = 203,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,516.58/509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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