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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.87, 704.98 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.87, 704.98 and 278 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.87 : 704.98 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.87/704.98 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.87x = 704.98 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.87x = 195,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,984.44/510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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