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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.21, 703.03 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.21, 703.03 and 416.18 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.21 : 703.03 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.21/703.03 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.21x = 703.03 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.21x = 292,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,587.03/509.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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