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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 765.44 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 765.44 and 254.08 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 765.44 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/765.44 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 765.44 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 194,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,483.00/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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