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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 703.16 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 703.16 and 391.46 is: 540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 703.16 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/703.16 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 703.16 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 275,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,258.36/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.05

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