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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.13, 768.10 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.13, 768.10 and 238.35 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.13 : 768.10 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.13/768.10 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.13x = 768.10 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.13x = 183,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,076.64/512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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