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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.04, 702.42 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.04, 702.42 and 287.94 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.04 : 702.42 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.04/702.42 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.04x = 702.42 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.04x = 202,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,254.81/509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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