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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.08, 702.60 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.08, 702.60 and 369.66 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.08 : 702.60 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.08/702.60 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.08x = 702.60 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.08x = 259,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,723.12/509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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