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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 768.88 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 768.88 and 204.26 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 768.88 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/768.88 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 768.88 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 157,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,051.43/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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