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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.41, 773.09 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.41, 773.09 and 251.75 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.41 : 773.09 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.41/773.09 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.41x = 773.09 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.41x = 194,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,624.15/515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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