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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.10, 703.93 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.10, 703.93 and 277.22 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.10 : 703.93 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.10/703.93 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.10x = 703.93 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.10x = 195,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,143.47/510.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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