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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 768.13 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 768.13 and 203.71 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 768.13 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/768.13 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 768.13 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 156,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,473.76/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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