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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.76, 703.08 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.76, 703.08 and 432 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.76 : 703.08 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.76/703.08 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.76x = 703.08 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.76x = 303,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,730.56/509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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