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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.52 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.52 and 203 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.52 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.52 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.52 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 154,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,385.56/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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