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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 702.52 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 702.52 and 405 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 702.52 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/702.52 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 702.52 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 284,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,520.60/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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