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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.95, 703.24 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.95, 703.24 and 399.39 is: 550.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.95 : 703.24 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.95/703.24 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.95x = 703.24 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.95x = 280,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,867.02/509.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.77

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