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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 765.57 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 765.57 and 250.89 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 765.57 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/765.57 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 765.57 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 192,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,073.86/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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