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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 702.86 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 702.86 and 299.43 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 702.86 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/702.86 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 702.86 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 210,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,457.37/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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