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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 766.02 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 766.02 and 202.49 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 766.02 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/766.02 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 766.02 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 155,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,107.56/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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