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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 704.80 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 704.80 and 277.84 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 704.80 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/704.80 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 704.80 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 195,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,821.63/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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