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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 768.07 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 768.07 and 204.13 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 768.07 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/768.07 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 768.07 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 156,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,786.13/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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