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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.40, 703.42 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.40, 703.42 and 370.28 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.40 : 703.42 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.40/703.42 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.40x = 703.42 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.40x = 260,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,462.36/509.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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