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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.68, 768.46 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.68, 768.46 and 256.20 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.68 : 768.46 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.68/768.46 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.68x = 768.46 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.68x = 196,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,879.45/512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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