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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.98, 766.14 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.98, 766.14 and 250.91 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.98 : 766.14 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.98/766.14 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.98x = 766.14 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.98x = 192,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,232.19/510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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