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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 705.60 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 705.60 and 278.44 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 705.60 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/705.60 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 705.60 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 196,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,467.26/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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