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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.83, 764.48 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.83, 764.48 and 266.29 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.83 : 764.48 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.83/764.48 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.83x = 764.48 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.83x = 203,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,572.13/509.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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