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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.25, 703.43 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.25, 703.43 and 376.74 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.25 : 703.43 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.25/703.43 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.25x = 703.43 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.25x = 265,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,010.22/509.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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