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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 764.75 and 250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 764.75 and 250.06 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 764.75 = 250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/764.75 = 250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 764.75 × 250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 191,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,233.39/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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