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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 766.53 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 766.53 and 202.83 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 766.53 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/766.53 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 766.53 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 155,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,475.28/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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