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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.76, 703.36 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.76, 703.36 and 285.66 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.76 : 703.36 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.76/703.36 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.76x = 703.36 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.76x = 200,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,922.17/509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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