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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.61, 702.52 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.61, 702.52 and 376.64 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.61 : 702.52 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.61/702.52 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.61x = 702.52 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.61x = 264,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,593.62/509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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