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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 766.82 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 766.82 and 251.27 is: 376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 766.82 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/766.82 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 766.82 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 192,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,673.77/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.77

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