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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 767.48 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 767.48 and 238.04 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 767.48 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/767.48 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 767.48 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 182,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,690.94/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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