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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.13, 702.60 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.13, 702.60 and 299.31 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.13 : 702.60 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.13/702.60 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.13x = 702.60 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.13x = 210,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,295.21/509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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