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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.43, 767.22 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.43, 767.22 and 203.31 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.43 : 767.22 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.43/767.22 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.43x = 767.22 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.43x = 155,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,984.40/511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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