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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.87, 768.99 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.87, 768.99 and 204.37 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.87 : 768.99 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.87/768.99 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.87x = 768.99 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.87x = 157,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,154.64/512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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