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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.61, 766.28 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.61, 766.28 and 202.47 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.61 : 766.28 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.61/766.28 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.61x = 766.28 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.61x = 155,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,148.71/510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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