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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.37, 768.24 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.37, 768.24 and 203.87 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.37 : 768.24 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.37/768.24 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.37x = 768.24 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.37x = 156,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,617.25/512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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