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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 767.13 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 767.13 and 203.31 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 767.13 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/767.13 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 767.13 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 155,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,965.20/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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