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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.52, 703.17 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.52, 703.17 and 354 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.52 : 703.17 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.52/703.17 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.52x = 703.17 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.52x = 248,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,922.18/509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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