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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 703.43 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 703.43 and 302.69 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 703.43 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/703.43 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 703.43 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 212,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,919.09/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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