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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 767.86 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 767.86 and 203.99 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 767.86 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/767.86 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 767.86 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 156,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,635.76/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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