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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.38, 702.76 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.38, 702.76 and 299.53 is: 413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.38 : 702.76 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.38/702.76 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.38x = 702.76 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.38x = 210,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,497.70/509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.24

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