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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.82, 772.49 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.82, 772.49 and 254.81 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.82 : 772.49 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.82/772.49 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.82x = 772.49 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.82x = 196,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,840.75/514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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