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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.17, 704.03 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.17, 704.03 and 277.29 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.17 : 704.03 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.17/704.03 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.17x = 704.03 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.17x = 195,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,219.09/510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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