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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 767.38 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 767.38 and 251.58 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 767.38 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/767.38 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 767.38 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 193,057.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,057.46/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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