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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 766.76 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 766.76 and 203.27 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 766.76 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/766.76 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 766.76 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 155,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854.46/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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