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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 703.87 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 703.87 and 344.55 is: 475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 703.87 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/703.87 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 703.87 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 242,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,518.41/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.82

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