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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.16, 702.56 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.16, 702.56 and 288.10 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.16 : 702.56 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.16/702.56 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.16x = 702.56 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.16x = 202,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,409.72/509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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