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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.28, 766.74 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.28, 766.74 and 203.05 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.28 : 766.74 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.28/766.74 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.28x = 766.74 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.28x = 155,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,686.56/511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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