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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.14, 703.59 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.14, 703.59 and 362.50 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.14 : 703.59 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.14/703.59 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.14x = 703.59 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.14x = 255,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,051.38/509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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