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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.70, 704.74 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.70, 704.74 and 277.82 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.70 : 704.74 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.70/704.74 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.70x = 704.74 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.70x = 195,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,790.87/510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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