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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.24, 764.82 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.24, 764.82 and 250.32 is: 375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.24 : 764.82 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.24/764.82 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.24x = 764.82 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.24x = 191,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,449.74/510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.22

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