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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 767.88 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 767.88 and 238.05 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 767.88 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/767.88 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 767.88 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 182,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,793.83/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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