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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 765.80 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 765.80 and 202.42 is: 303.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 765.80 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/765.80 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 765.80 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 155,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,013.24/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.55

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