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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.12, 702.56 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.12, 702.56 and 299.33 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.12 : 702.56 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.12/702.56 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.12x = 702.56 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.12x = 210,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,294.52/509.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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