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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 767.43 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 767.43 and 203.55 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 767.43 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/767.43 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 767.43 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 156,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,210.38/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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