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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.23, 767.82 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.23, 767.82 and 203.92 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.23 : 767.82 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.23/767.82 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.23x = 767.82 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.23x = 156,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.85/512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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