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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 767.73 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 767.73 and 203.84 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 767.73 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/767.73 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 767.73 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 156,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,490.24/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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