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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.83, 704.95 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.83, 704.95 and 277.96 is: 383.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.83 : 704.95 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.83/704.95 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.83x = 704.95 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.83x = 195,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,944.38/510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.58

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