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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 767.46 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 767.46 and 204.01 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 767.46 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/767.46 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 767.46 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 156,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,569.51/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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