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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 766.94 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 766.94 and 203.41 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 766.94 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/766.94 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 766.94 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 155,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,998.41/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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