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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.96, 766.08 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.96, 766.08 and 279.84 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.96 : 766.08 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.96/766.08 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.96x = 766.08 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.96x = 214,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,379.83/510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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