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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.25, 702.79 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.25, 702.79 and 285.20 is: 393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.25 : 702.79 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.25/702.79 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.25x = 702.79 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.25x = 200,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,435.71/509.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.59

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