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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 768.57 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 768.57 and 238.29 is: 357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 768.57 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/768.57 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 768.57 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 183,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,142.55/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.46

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