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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 764.84 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 764.84 and 278.90 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 764.84 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/764.84 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 764.84 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 213,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,310.05/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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