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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.86, 766.60 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.86, 766.60 and 202.94 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.86 : 766.60 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.86/766.60 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.86x = 766.60 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.86x = 155,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,573.80/510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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