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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.86, 765.74 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.86, 765.74 and 251.03 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.86 : 765.74 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.86/765.74 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.86x = 765.74 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.86x = 192,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,218.63/510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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