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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 765.93 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 765.93 and 254.18 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 765.93 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/765.93 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 765.93 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 194,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,684.09/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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