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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 767.65 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 767.65 and 238.05 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 767.65 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/767.65 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 767.65 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 182,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,738.49/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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