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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.15, 702.36 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.15, 702.36 and 322.32 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.15 : 702.36 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.15/702.36 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.15x = 702.36 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.15x = 226,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,384.68/509.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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