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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.06, 702.68 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.06, 702.68 and 351.56 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.06 : 702.68 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.06/702.68 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.06x = 702.68 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.06x = 247,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,034.18/509.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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