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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 768.12 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 768.12 and 238.30 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 768.12 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/768.12 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 768.12 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 183,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,043.00/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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