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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.93, 765.12 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.93, 765.12 and 236.06 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.93 : 765.12 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.93/765.12 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.93x = 765.12 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.93x = 180,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,614.23/509.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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