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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.74, 703.56 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.74, 703.56 and 354.76 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.74 : 703.56 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.74/703.56 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.74x = 703.56 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.74x = 249,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,594.95/509.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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