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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.36, 702.93 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.36, 702.93 and 299.54 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.36 : 702.93 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.36/702.93 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.36x = 702.93 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.36x = 210,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,554.15/509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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