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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 703.49 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 703.49 and 288.64 is: 398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 703.49 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/703.49 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 703.49 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 203,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,052.81/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.35

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