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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.22, 702.99 and 415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.22, 702.99 and 415.74 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.22 : 702.99 = 415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.22/702.99 = 415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.22x = 702.99 × 415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.22x = 292,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,261.06/509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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