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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 767.38 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 767.38 and 238.08 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 767.38 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/767.38 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 767.38 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 182,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,697.83/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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