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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 702.47 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 702.47 and 362.30 is: 499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 702.47 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/702.47 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 702.47 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 254,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,502.27/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.30

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