Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 766.50 and 254.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 511, 766.50 and 254.50 is: 381.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511 : 766.50 = 254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511/766.50 = 254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511x = 766.50 × 254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511x = 195,074.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,074.25/511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381.75
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