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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.91, 703.68 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.91, 703.68 and 277.03 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.91 : 703.68 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.91/703.68 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.91x = 703.68 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.91x = 194,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,940.31/509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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