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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.37, 771.30 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.37, 771.30 and 254.27 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.37 : 771.30 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.37/771.30 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.37x = 771.30 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.37x = 196,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,114.59/514.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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