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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.12, 702.56 and 288.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.12, 702.56 and 288.05 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.12 : 702.56 = 288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.12/702.56 = 288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.12x = 702.56 × 288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.12x = 202,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,373.80/509.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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