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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.88, 767.97 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.88, 767.97 and 255.38 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.88 : 767.97 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.88/767.97 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.88x = 767.97 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.88x = 196,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,120.34/511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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