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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.51, 765.24 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.51, 765.24 and 202.30 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.51 : 765.24 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.51/765.24 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.51x = 765.24 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.51x = 154,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,808.05/510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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