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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 766.86 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 766.86 and 202.82 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 766.86 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/766.86 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 766.86 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 155,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,533.53/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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