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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 764.61 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 764.61 and 201.81 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 764.61 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/764.61 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 764.61 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 154,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,305.94/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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