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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 704.17 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 704.17 and 277.40 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 704.17 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/704.17 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 704.17 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 195,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,331.85/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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