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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.41, 702.62 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.41, 702.62 and 352.10 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.41 : 702.62 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.41/702.62 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.41x = 702.62 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.41x = 247,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,392.50/509.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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