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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.70, 766.17 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.70, 766.17 and 202.54 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.70 : 766.17 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.70/766.17 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.70x = 766.17 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.70x = 155,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,180.07/510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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