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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 768.04 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 768.04 and 237.98 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 768.04 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/768.04 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 768.04 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 182,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,777.50/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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