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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.24, 702.38 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.24, 702.38 and 331.88 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.24 : 702.38 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.24/702.38 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.24x = 702.38 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.24x = 233,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,100.70/509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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