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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.59, 703.25 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.59, 703.25 and 302.59 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.59 : 703.25 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.59/703.25 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.59x = 703.25 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.59x = 212,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,796.42/509.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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