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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 766.80 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 766.80 and 203.54 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 766.80 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/766.80 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 766.80 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 156,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,070.64/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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