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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 703.33 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 703.33 and 285.58 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 703.33 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/703.33 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 703.33 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 200,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,856.98/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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