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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.23, 702.75 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.23, 702.75 and 288.19 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.23 : 702.75 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.23/702.75 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.23x = 702.75 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.23x = 202,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,525.52/509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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