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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.19, 702.72 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.19, 702.72 and 288.21 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.19 : 702.72 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.19/702.72 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.19x = 702.72 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.19x = 202,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,530.93/509.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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