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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 767.26 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 767.26 and 203.50 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 767.26 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/767.26 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 767.26 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 156,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,137.41/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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