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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 705.27 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 705.27 and 278.18 is: 383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 705.27 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/705.27 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 705.27 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 196,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,192.17/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.90

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