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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.85, 769.38 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.85, 769.38 and 204.71 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.85 : 769.38 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.85/769.38 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.85x = 769.38 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.85x = 157,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,499.78/512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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