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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.17, 771.30 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.17, 771.30 and 254.43 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.17 : 771.30 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.17/771.30 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.17x = 771.30 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.17x = 196,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,241.86/514.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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