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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.33, 764.96 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.33, 764.96 and 202.05 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.33 : 764.96 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.33/764.96 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.33x = 764.96 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.33x = 154,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559.16/510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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