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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.42, 768.72 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.42, 768.72 and 204.32 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.42 : 768.72 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.42/768.72 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.42x = 768.72 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.42x = 157,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,064.87/512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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