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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.99, 764.97 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.99, 764.97 and 266.37 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.99 : 764.97 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.99/764.97 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.99x = 764.97 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.99x = 203,765.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,765.06/509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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