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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.75, 704.85 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.75, 704.85 and 277.89 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 704.85 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/704.85 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 704.85 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 195,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,870.77/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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