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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 705.06 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 705.06 and 278.04 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 705.06 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/705.06 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 705.06 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 196,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,034.88/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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