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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 705.36 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 705.36 and 278.26 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 705.36 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/705.36 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 705.36 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 196,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,273.47/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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