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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.84, 702.96 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.84, 702.96 and 362.36 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.84 : 702.96 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.84/702.96 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.84x = 702.96 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.84x = 254,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,724.59/509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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