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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 768.62 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 768.62 and 238.32 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 768.62 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/768.62 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 768.62 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 183,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,178.11/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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