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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 766.53 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 766.53 and 203.02 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 766.53 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/766.53 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 766.53 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 155,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,619.00/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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