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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.07, 764.54 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.07, 764.54 and 278.84 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.07 : 764.54 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.07/764.54 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.07x = 764.54 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.07x = 213,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,185.90/510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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