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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 702.85 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 702.85 and 276.44 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 702.85 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/702.85 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 702.85 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 194,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,294.92/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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