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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 766.80 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 766.80 and 202.99 is: 304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 766.80 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/766.80 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 766.80 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 155,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,652.73/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.60

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