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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 766.50 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 766.50 and 202.73 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 766.50 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/766.50 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 766.50 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 155,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392.55/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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