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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 703.97 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 703.97 and 277.25 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 703.97 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/703.97 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 703.97 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 195,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,175.68/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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