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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 764.91 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 764.91 and 278.94 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 764.91 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/764.91 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 764.91 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 213,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,364.00/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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