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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.06, 702.46 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.06, 702.46 and 285 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.06 : 702.46 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.06/702.46 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.06x = 702.46 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.06x = 200,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,201.10/509.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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