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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.22, 702.25 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.22, 702.25 and 322.40 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.22 : 702.25 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.22/702.25 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.22x = 702.25 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.22x = 226,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,400.28/509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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