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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 768.32 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 768.32 and 208 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 768.32 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/768.32 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 768.32 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 159,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,810.56/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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