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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.87, 767.65 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.87, 767.65 and 203.64 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.87 : 767.65 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.87/767.65 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.87x = 767.65 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.87x = 156,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,324.25/511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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