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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.69, 704.75 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.69, 704.75 and 277.81 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.69 : 704.75 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.69/704.75 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.69x = 704.75 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.69x = 195,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,786.60/510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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