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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 766.50 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 766.50 and 251.01 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 766.50 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/766.50 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 766.50 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 192,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,398.22/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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