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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 767.44 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 767.44 and 251.92 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 767.44 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/767.44 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 767.44 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 193,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,333.48/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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