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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 766.31 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 766.31 and 202.88 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 766.31 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/766.31 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 766.31 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 155,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,466.70/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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