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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.84, 763.17 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.84, 763.17 and 363.13 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.84 : 763.17 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.84/763.17 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.84x = 763.17 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.84x = 277,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,132.99/509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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