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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.46, 702.99 and 288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.46, 702.99 and 288.43 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.46 : 702.99 = 288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.46/702.99 = 288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.46x = 702.99 × 288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.46x = 202,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,763.41/509.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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