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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 768.87 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 768.87 and 200.27 is: 300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 768.87 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/768.87 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 768.87 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 153,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,983.52/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.35

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