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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.09, 765.47 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.09, 765.47 and 250.14 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.09 : 765.47 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.09/765.47 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.09x = 765.47 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.09x = 191,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,474.67/510.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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