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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.99, 764.64 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.99, 764.64 and 355.41 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.99 : 764.64 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.99/764.64 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.99x = 764.64 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.99x = 271,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,760.70/509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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