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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.15, 702.59 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.15, 702.59 and 288.14 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.15 : 702.59 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.15/702.59 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.15x = 702.59 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.15x = 202,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,442.84/509.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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