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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.17, 766.35 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.17, 766.35 and 251.16 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.17 : 766.35 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.17/766.35 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.17x = 766.35 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.17x = 192,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,476.47/511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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