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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 764.58 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 764.58 and 278.84 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 764.58 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/764.58 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 764.58 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 213,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,195.49/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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