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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.05, 702.53 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.05, 702.53 and 285.01 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.05 : 702.53 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.05/702.53 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.05x = 702.53 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.05x = 200,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,224.89/509.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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