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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 766.94 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 766.94 and 238.36 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 766.94 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/766.94 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 766.94 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 182,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,807.82/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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