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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.26, 702.57 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.26, 702.57 and 354.10 is: 488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.26 : 702.57 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.26/702.57 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.26x = 702.57 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.26x = 248,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,780.04/509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.51

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