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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 766.96 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 766.96 and 255.20 is: 382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 766.96 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/766.96 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 766.96 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 195,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,728.19/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.52

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