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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.04, 702.96 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.04, 702.96 and 352.07 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.04 : 702.96 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.04/702.96 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.04x = 702.96 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.04x = 247,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,491.13/509.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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