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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 766.46 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 766.46 and 203.11 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 766.46 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/766.46 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 766.46 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 155,674.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,674.28/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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