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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 767.75 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 767.75 and 238.23 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 767.75 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/767.75 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 767.75 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 182,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,899.89/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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