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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.06, 702.47 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.06, 702.47 and 288.06 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.06 : 702.47 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.06/702.47 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.06x = 702.47 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.06x = 202,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,353.51/509.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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