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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.45, 766.32 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.45, 766.32 and 251.38 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.45 : 766.32 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.45/766.32 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.45x = 766.32 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.45x = 192,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,637.52/511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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