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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 767.12 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 767.12 and 254.64 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 767.12 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/767.12 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 767.12 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 195,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,339.44/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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