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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 764.70 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 764.70 and 278.49 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 764.70 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/764.70 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 764.70 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 212,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,961.30/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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