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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 768 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 768 and 238.04 is: 357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 768 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/768 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 768 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 182,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,814.72/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.03

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