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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 767.51 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 767.51 and 238.21 is: 356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 767.51 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/767.51 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 767.51 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 182,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,826.34/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.95

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