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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.61, 771.38 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.61, 771.38 and 254.04 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.61 : 771.38 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.61/771.38 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.61x = 771.38 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.61x = 195,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,960.74/514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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