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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 703.86 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 703.86 and 354.68 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 703.86 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/703.86 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 703.86 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 249,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,645.06/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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