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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.74, 702.62 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.74, 702.62 and 399.02 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.74 : 702.62 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.74/702.62 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.74x = 702.62 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.74x = 280,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,359.43/509.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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