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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 766.88 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 766.88 and 251.20 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 766.88 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/766.88 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 766.88 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 192,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,640.26/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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