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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.55, 766.10 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.55, 766.10 and 202.32 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.55 : 766.10 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.55/766.10 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.55x = 766.10 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.55x = 154,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,997.86/510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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