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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.91, 705.02 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.91, 705.02 and 278.03 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.91 : 705.02 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.91/705.02 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.91x = 705.02 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.91x = 196,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,017.08/510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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