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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 766.08 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 766.08 and 250.91 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 766.08 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/766.08 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 766.08 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 192,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,217.13/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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