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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.71, 767.70 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.71, 767.70 and 251.37 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.71 : 767.70 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.71/767.70 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.71x = 767.70 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.71x = 192,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,976.75/511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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