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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514, 771.27 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514, 771.27 and 257.50 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514 : 771.27 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514/771.27 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514x = 771.27 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514x = 198,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,602.03/514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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