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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 767.04 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 767.04 and 251.68 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 767.04 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/767.04 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 767.04 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 193,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,048.63/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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