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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 767.36 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 767.36 and 251.52 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 767.36 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/767.36 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 767.36 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 193,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,006.39/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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