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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 771.51 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 771.51 and 254.17 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 771.51 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/771.51 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 771.51 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 196,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,094.70/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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