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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 702.77 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 702.77 and 288.23 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 702.77 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/702.77 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 702.77 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 202,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,554.44/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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