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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768.02 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 768.02 and 204 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 768.02 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/768.02 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 768.02 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 156,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,676.08/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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