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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.94, 765.96 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.94, 765.96 and 202.64 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.94 : 765.96 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.94/765.96 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.94x = 765.96 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.94x = 155,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,214.13/510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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