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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.14, 702.57 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.14, 702.57 and 288.06 is: 397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.14 : 702.57 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.14/702.57 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.14x = 702.57 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.14x = 202,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,378.80/509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.49

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