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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.95, 763.30 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.95, 763.30 and 266.14 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.95 : 763.30 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.95/763.30 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.95x = 763.30 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.95x = 203,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,144.66/509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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