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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.98, 702.44 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.98, 702.44 and 362.34 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.98 : 702.44 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.98/702.44 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.98x = 702.44 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.98x = 254,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,522.11/509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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