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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.52, 771.69 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.52, 771.69 and 254.45 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.52 : 771.69 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.52/771.69 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.52x = 771.69 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.52x = 196,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,356.52/514.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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