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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 766 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 766 and 202.74 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 766 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/766 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 766 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 155,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,298.84/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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