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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 767.50 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 767.50 and 203.56 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 767.50 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/767.50 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 767.50 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 156,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,232.30/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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