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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.55, 705.91 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.55, 705.91 and 278.67 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.55 : 705.91 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.55/705.91 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.55x = 705.91 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.55x = 196,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,714.55/511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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