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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 766.26 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 766.26 and 254.16 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 766.26 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/766.26 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 766.26 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 194,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,752.64/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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