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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.63, 767.24 and 203.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.63, 767.24 and 203.39 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.63 : 767.24 = 203.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.63/767.24 = 203.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.63x = 767.24 × 203.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.63x = 156,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,052.05/511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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