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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.37, 768.56 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.37, 768.56 and 238.31 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.37 : 768.56 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.37/768.56 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.37x = 768.56 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.37x = 183,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,156.26/512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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