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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.99, 765.26 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.99, 765.26 and 388.99 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.99 : 765.26 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.99/765.26 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.99x = 765.26 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.99x = 297,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,672.72/509.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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