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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 765.68 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 765.68 and 250.52 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 765.68 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/765.68 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 765.68 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 191,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,814.33/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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