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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.12 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.12 and 278.82 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.12 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.12 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.12 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 213,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,330.76/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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