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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.95 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.95 and 203.75 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.95 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.95 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.95 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 156,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469.81/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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