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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.58, 703.26 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.58, 703.26 and 392.16 is: 541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.58 : 703.26 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.58/703.26 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.58x = 703.26 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.58x = 275,790.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,790.44/509.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.21

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