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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 705.36 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 705.36 and 278.25 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 705.36 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/705.36 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 705.36 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 196,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,266.42/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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