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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 766.98 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 766.98 and 203.10 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 766.98 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/766.98 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 766.98 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 155,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,773.64/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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