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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 766.12 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 766.12 and 254 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 766.12 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/766.12 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 766.12 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 194,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,594.48/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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