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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 704.97 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 704.97 and 277.97 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 704.97 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/704.97 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 704.97 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 195,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,958.59/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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