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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 767.41 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 767.41 and 203.40 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 767.41 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/767.41 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 767.41 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 156,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,090.69/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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