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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.95 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.95 and 202.89 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.95 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.95 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.95 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 155,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,606.49/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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