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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 764.40 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 764.40 and 249.96 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 764.40 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/764.40 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 764.40 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 191,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,069.42/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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