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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.10 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.10 and 202.81 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.10 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.10 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.10 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 155,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,372.74/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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