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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.08, 765.36 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.08, 765.36 and 250.16 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.08 : 765.36 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.08/765.36 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.08x = 765.36 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.08x = 191,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,462.46/510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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