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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.27 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.27 and 203.51 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.27 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.27 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.27 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 156,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,149.54/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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