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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 702.12 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 702.12 and 426.32 is: 587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 702.12 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/702.12 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 702.12 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 299,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,327.80/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.65

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