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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.03, 771.51 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.03, 771.51 and 254.23 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.03 : 771.51 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.03/771.51 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.03x = 771.51 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.03x = 196,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,140.99/514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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