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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 767.58 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 767.58 and 203.59 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 767.58 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/767.58 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 767.58 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 156,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,271.61/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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