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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 706.02 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 706.02 and 278.76 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 706.02 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/706.02 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 706.02 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 196,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,810.14/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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