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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.95, 702.39 and 416.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.95, 702.39 and 416.53 is: 573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.95 : 702.39 = 416.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.95/702.39 = 416.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.95x = 702.39 × 416.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.95x = 292,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,566.51/509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.72

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