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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 768.08 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 768.08 and 255.28 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 768.08 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/768.08 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 768.08 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 196,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,075.46/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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