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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 771.04 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 771.04 and 254.20 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 771.04 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/771.04 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 771.04 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 195,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,998.37/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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