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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 768.09 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 768.09 and 204.22 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 768.09 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/768.09 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 768.09 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 156,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,856.75/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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