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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 705.65 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 705.65 and 278.46 is: 384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 705.65 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/705.65 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 705.65 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 196,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,495.30/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.28

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