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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.63, 703.70 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.63, 703.70 and 399.68 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.63 : 703.70 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.63/703.70 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.63x = 703.70 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.63x = 281,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,249.30/509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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