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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 764.38 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 764.38 and 278.58 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 764.38 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/764.38 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 764.38 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 212,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,939.59/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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