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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.42, 704.37 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.42, 704.37 and 277.54 is: 383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.42 : 704.37 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.42/704.37 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.42x = 704.37 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.42x = 195,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,490.85/510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.00

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