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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.49, 766.72 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.49, 766.72 and 203.22 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.49 : 766.72 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.49/766.72 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.49x = 766.72 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.49x = 155,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,812.84/511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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