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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 702.36 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 702.36 and 369.16 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 702.36 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/702.36 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 702.36 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 259,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,283.22/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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