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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 768.86 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 768.86 and 238.54 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 768.86 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/768.86 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 768.86 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 183,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,400.75/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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