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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 766.74 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 766.74 and 251.35 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 766.74 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/766.74 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 766.74 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 192,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,720.10/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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