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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.78, 764.33 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.78, 764.33 and 235.72 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.78 : 764.33 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.78/764.33 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.78x = 764.33 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.78x = 180,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,167.87/509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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