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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 702.66 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 702.66 and 371.24 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 702.66 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/702.66 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 702.66 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 260,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,855.50/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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