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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 769.23 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 769.23 and 204.73 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 769.23 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/769.23 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 769.23 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 157,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,484.46/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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