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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.54, 702.15 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.54, 702.15 and 361.76 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.54 : 702.15 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.54/702.15 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.54x = 702.15 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.54x = 254,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,008.93/509.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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