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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.78, 703.50 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.78, 703.50 and 276.91 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.78 : 703.50 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.78/703.50 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.78x = 703.50 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.78x = 194,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,806.19/509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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