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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.58, 766.02 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.58, 766.02 and 202.48 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.58 : 766.02 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.58/766.02 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.58x = 766.02 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.58x = 155,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,103.73/510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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