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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 764.87 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 764.87 and 201.80 is: 302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 764.87 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/764.87 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 764.87 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 154,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,350.77/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.64

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