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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.04, 702.51 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.04, 702.51 and 287.99 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.04 : 702.51 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.04/702.51 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.04x = 702.51 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.04x = 202,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,316.29/509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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