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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.23, 768.57 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.23, 768.57 and 204.31 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.23 : 768.57 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.23/768.57 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.23x = 768.57 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.23x = 157,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,026.54/512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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