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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.92, 703.70 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.92, 703.70 and 277.05 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.92 : 703.70 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.92/703.70 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.92x = 703.70 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.92x = 194,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,960.09/509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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