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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.61, 767.10 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.61, 767.10 and 203.33 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.61 : 767.10 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.61/767.10 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.61x = 767.10 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.61x = 155,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,976.36/511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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