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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 765.50 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 765.50 and 279.07 is: 418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 765.50 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/765.50 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 765.50 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 213,628.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,628.09/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.67

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