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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 767.01 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 767.01 and 203.00 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 767.01 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/767.01 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 767.01 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 155,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,704.44/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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