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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.03 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.03 and 203.42 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.03 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.03 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.03 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 156,024.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,024.39/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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