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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.33, 702.86 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.33, 702.86 and 288.29 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.33 : 702.86 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.33/702.86 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.33x = 702.86 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.33x = 202,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,622.55/509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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