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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.23, 702.16 and 418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.23, 702.16 and 418 is: 576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.23 : 702.16 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.23/702.16 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.23x = 702.16 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.23x = 293,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,502.88/509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.37

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