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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.83, 702.26 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.83, 702.26 and 369.40 is: 509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.83 : 702.26 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.83/702.26 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.83x = 702.26 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.83x = 259,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,414.84/508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.83

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