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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.75, 765.55 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.75, 765.55 and 202.37 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 765.55 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/765.55 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 765.55 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 154,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,920.53/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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