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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 767.52 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 767.52 and 203.46 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 767.52 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/767.52 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 767.52 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 156,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,154.76/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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