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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 768.59 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 768.59 and 238.41 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 768.59 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/768.59 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 768.59 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 183,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,238.35/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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