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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.38, 702.95 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.38, 702.95 and 276.51 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.38 : 702.95 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.38/702.95 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.38x = 702.95 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.38x = 194,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,372.70/509.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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