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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.83, 763.68 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.83, 763.68 and 266.52 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.83 : 763.68 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.83/763.68 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.83x = 763.68 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.83x = 203,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,539.86/509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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