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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 765.30 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 765.30 and 373.34 is: 560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 765.30 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/765.30 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 765.30 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 285,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,719.02/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.30

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