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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.87, 765.81 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.87, 765.81 and 202.62 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.87 : 765.81 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.87/765.81 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.87x = 765.81 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.87x = 155,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,168.42/510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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