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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 768.07 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 768.07 and 203.84 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 768.07 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/768.07 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 768.07 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 156,558.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,558.53/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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