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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 704.60 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 704.60 and 277.70 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 704.60 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/704.60 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 704.60 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 195,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,662.51/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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