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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 767.08 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 767.08 and 203.20 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 767.08 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/767.08 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 767.08 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 155,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,870.66/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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