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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.39, 702.99 and 288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.39, 702.99 and 288.35 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.39 : 702.99 = 288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.39/702.99 = 288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.39x = 702.99 × 288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.39x = 202,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,707.17/509.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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