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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.61, 703.44 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.61, 703.44 and 377.31 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.61 : 703.44 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.61/703.44 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.61x = 703.44 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.61x = 265,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,414.95/509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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