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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.56, 702.66 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.56, 702.66 and 376.84 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.56 : 702.66 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.56/702.66 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.56x = 702.66 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.56x = 264,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,790.39/509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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