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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 766.45 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 766.45 and 202.76 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 766.45 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/766.45 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 766.45 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 155,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,405.40/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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