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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 704.80 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 704.80 and 378.07 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 704.80 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/704.80 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 704.80 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 266,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,463.74/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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