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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.08, 771.22 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.08, 771.22 and 254.07 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.08 : 771.22 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.08/771.22 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.08x = 771.22 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.08x = 195,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,944.18/514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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