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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 705.41 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 705.41 and 278.30 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 705.41 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/705.41 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 705.41 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 196,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,315.60/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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