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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 765.12 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 765.12 and 279.08 is: 418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 765.12 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/765.12 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 765.12 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 213,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,529.69/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.24

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