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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.59, 703.22 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.59, 703.22 and 276.71 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.59 : 703.22 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.59/703.22 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.59x = 703.22 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.59x = 194,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,588.01/509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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