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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.71, 768.65 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.71, 768.65 and 204.50 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.71 : 768.65 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.71/768.65 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.71x = 768.65 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.71x = 157,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,188.93/512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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