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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.53, 766.15 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.53, 766.15 and 202.64 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.53 : 766.15 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.53/766.15 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.53x = 766.15 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.53x = 155,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,248.30/510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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