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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 767.37 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 767.37 and 203.43 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 767.37 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/767.37 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 767.37 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 156,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,106.08/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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