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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.91, 703.64 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.91, 703.64 and 288.84 is: 398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.91 : 703.64 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.91/703.64 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.91x = 703.64 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.91x = 203,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,237.93/509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.58

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