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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.43, 768.40 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.43, 768.40 and 238.29 is: 357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.43 : 768.40 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.43/768.40 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.43x = 768.40 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.43x = 183,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,098.56/512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.32

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