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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 765.73 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 765.73 and 202.56 is: 303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 765.73 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/765.73 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 765.73 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 155,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,107.68/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.64

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