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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.70, 703.60 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.70, 703.60 and 376.68 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.70 : 703.60 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.70/703.60 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.70x = 703.60 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.70x = 265,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,032.05/509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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