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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.35, 702.96 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.35, 702.96 and 426.31 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.35 : 702.96 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.35/702.96 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.35x = 702.96 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.35x = 299,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,678.88/509.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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