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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 767.16 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 767.16 and 251.26 is: 377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 767.16 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/767.16 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 767.16 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 192,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,754.70/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.18

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