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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.28, 771.08 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.28, 771.08 and 254.16 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.28 : 771.08 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.28/771.08 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.28x = 771.08 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.28x = 195,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,977.69/514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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