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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 763.53 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 763.53 and 266.38 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 763.53 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/763.53 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 763.53 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 203,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,389.12/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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