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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 768.78 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 768.78 and 204.32 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 768.78 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/768.78 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 768.78 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 157,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,077.13/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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