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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.75, 704.84 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.75, 704.84 and 277.88 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 704.84 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/704.84 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 704.84 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 195,856.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,856.03/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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