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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 702.84 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 702.84 and 288.32 is: 397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 702.84 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/702.84 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 702.84 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 202,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,642.83/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.84

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