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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 764.86 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 764.86 and 201.99 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 764.86 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/764.86 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 764.86 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 154,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,494.07/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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