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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 705.10 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 705.10 and 278.05 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 705.10 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/705.10 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 705.10 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 196,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,053.06/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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