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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 768.33 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 768.33 and 238.37 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 768.33 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/768.33 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 768.33 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 183,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,142.98/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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