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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.78, 771.73 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.78, 771.73 and 254.52 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.78 : 771.73 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.78/771.73 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.78x = 771.73 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.78x = 196,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,420.72/514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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