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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 768.12 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 768.12 and 203.87 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 768.12 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/768.12 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 768.12 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 156,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,592.78/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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