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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 766.49 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 766.49 and 203.00 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 766.49 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/766.49 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 766.49 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 155,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,593.64/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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