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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.32, 701.79 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.32, 701.79 and 391.28 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.32 : 701.79 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.32/701.79 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.32x = 701.79 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.32x = 274,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,591.41/509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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