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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.83, 771.93 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.83, 771.93 and 254.91 is: 382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.83 : 771.93 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.83/771.93 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.83x = 771.93 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.83x = 196,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,772.68/514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.21

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