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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.55, 767.05 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.55, 767.05 and 203.21 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.55 : 767.05 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.55/767.05 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.55x = 767.05 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.55x = 155,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,867.89/511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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