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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 705.34 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 705.34 and 278.26 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 705.34 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/705.34 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 705.34 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 196,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,262.99/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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