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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.45, 767.13 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.45, 767.13 and 251.35 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.45 : 767.13 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.45/767.13 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.45x = 767.13 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.45x = 192,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,818.13/511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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