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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 705.28 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 705.28 and 278.20 is: 383.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 705.28 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/705.28 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 705.28 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 196,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,208.90/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.92

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