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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.40, 702.42 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.40, 702.42 and 354.12 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.40 : 702.42 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.40/702.42 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.40x = 702.42 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.40x = 248,740.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,740.97/509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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