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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.76, 769.20 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.76, 769.20 and 204.55 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.76 : 769.20 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.76/769.20 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.76x = 769.20 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.76x = 157,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,337.17/512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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