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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 702.60 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 702.60 and 362.18 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 702.60 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/702.60 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 702.60 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 254,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,467.67/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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