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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 703.08 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 703.08 and 376.32 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 703.08 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/703.08 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 703.08 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 264,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,583.07/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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