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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 765.45 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 765.45 and 366.30 is: 549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 765.45 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/765.45 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 765.45 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 280,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,384.34/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.84

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