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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 764.84 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 764.84 and 202.04 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 764.84 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/764.84 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 764.84 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 154,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,528.27/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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