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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.79, 702.50 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.79, 702.50 and 362.01 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.79 : 702.50 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.79/702.50 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.79x = 702.50 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.79x = 254,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,309.36/509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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