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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 768.51 and 204.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 768.51 and 204.00 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 768.51 = 204.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/768.51 = 204.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 768.51 × 204.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 156,773.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,773.16/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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