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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.38, 704.32 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.38, 704.32 and 277.50 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 704.32 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/704.32 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 704.32 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 195,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,448.11/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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