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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.83, 766.08 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.83, 766.08 and 202.59 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.83 : 766.08 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.83/766.08 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.83x = 766.08 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.83x = 155,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,200.15/510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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