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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 701.70 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 701.70 and 361.97 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 701.70 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/701.70 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 701.70 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 253,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,994.35/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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