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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.96, 703.46 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.96, 703.46 and 385.38 is: 531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.96 : 703.46 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.96/703.46 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.96x = 703.46 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.96x = 271,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,100.21/509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.62

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