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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.02, 702.40 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.02, 702.40 and 322.50 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.02 : 702.40 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.02/702.40 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.02x = 702.40 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.02x = 226,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,524/509.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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