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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 765.60 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 765.60 and 250.66 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 765.60 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/765.60 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 765.60 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 191,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,905.30/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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