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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 768.07 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 768.07 and 238.24 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 768.07 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/768.07 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 768.07 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 182,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,985.00/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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