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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.95, 763.96 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.95, 763.96 and 292.87 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.95 : 763.96 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.95/763.96 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.95x = 763.96 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.95x = 223,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,740.97/509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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