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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 767.94 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 767.94 and 203.59 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 767.94 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/767.94 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 767.94 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 156,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,344.90/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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