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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.23, 702.73 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.23, 702.73 and 288.22 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.23 : 702.73 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.23/702.73 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.23x = 702.73 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.23x = 202,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,540.84/509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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