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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.39, 702.86 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.39, 702.86 and 332.30 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.39 : 702.86 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.39/702.86 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.39x = 702.86 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.39x = 233,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,559.45/509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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