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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 769.24 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 769.24 and 204.60 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 769.24 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/769.24 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 769.24 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 157,386.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,386.50/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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