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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.22, 703.29 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.22, 703.29 and 344.11 is: 475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.22 : 703.29 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.22/703.29 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.22x = 703.29 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.22x = 242,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,009.12/509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.25

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