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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 766.26 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 766.26 and 254.36 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 766.26 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/766.26 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 766.26 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 194,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,905.89/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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