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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.81, 765.01 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.81, 765.01 and 266.40 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.81 : 765.01 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.81/765.01 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.81x = 765.01 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.81x = 203,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,799.00/509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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