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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 767.29 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 767.29 and 203.33 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 767.29 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/767.29 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 767.29 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 156,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,013.08/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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