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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.72, 767.81 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.72, 767.81 and 251.71 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.72 : 767.81 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.72/767.81 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.72x = 767.81 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.72x = 193,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,264.16/511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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