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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 767.52 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 767.52 and 237.60 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 767.52 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/767.52 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 767.52 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 182,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,362.75/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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