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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.46, 703.26 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.46, 703.26 and 385.15 is: 531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.46 : 703.26 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.46/703.26 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.46x = 703.26 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.46x = 270,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,858.83/509.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.66

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