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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.72, 703.13 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.72, 703.13 and 344.16 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.72 : 703.13 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.72/703.13 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.72x = 703.13 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.72x = 241,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,987.50/509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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