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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.30, 704.21 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.30, 704.21 and 277.42 is: 382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.30 : 704.21 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.30/704.21 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.30x = 704.21 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.30x = 195,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,363.70/510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.84

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