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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 705.54 and 278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 705.54 and 278.39 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 705.54 = 278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/705.54 = 278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 705.54 × 278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 196,415.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,415.28/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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