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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.63, 703.28 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.63, 703.28 and 288.65 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.63 : 703.28 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.63/703.28 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.63x = 703.28 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.63x = 202,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,996.81/509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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