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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.55, 766.80 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.55, 766.80 and 251.15 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.55 : 766.80 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.55/766.80 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.55x = 766.80 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.55x = 192,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,581.82/511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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