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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.89, 764.82 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.89, 764.82 and 394.50 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.89 : 764.82 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.89/764.82 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.89x = 764.82 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.89x = 301,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,721.49/509.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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