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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.28, 702.88 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.28, 702.88 and 288.28 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.28 : 702.88 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.28/702.88 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.28x = 702.88 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.28x = 202,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,626.25/509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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