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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.65, 769.03 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.65, 769.03 and 204.43 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.65 : 769.03 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.65/769.03 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.65x = 769.03 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.65x = 157,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,213.25/512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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