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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.89, 763.61 and 292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.89, 763.61 and 292.81 is: 438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.89 : 763.61 = 292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.89/763.61 = 292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.89x = 763.61 × 292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.89x = 223,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,588.83/509.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.51

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