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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.42, 702.93 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.42, 702.93 and 362 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.42 : 702.93 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.42/702.93 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.42x = 702.93 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.42x = 254,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,460.66/509.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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