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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.79, 702.48 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.79, 702.48 and 369.66 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.79 : 702.48 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.79/702.48 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.79x = 702.48 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.79x = 259,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,678.76/509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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