Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 705.09 and 278.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510.95, 705.09 and 278.07 is: 383.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510.95 : 705.09 = 278.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510.95/705.09 = 278.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510.95x = 705.09 × 278.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510.95x = 196,064.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,064.38/510.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383.73
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