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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.22, 702.66 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.22, 702.66 and 299.35 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.22 : 702.66 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.22/702.66 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.22x = 702.66 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.22x = 210,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,341.27/509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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