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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 768.53 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 768.53 and 238.70 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 768.53 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/768.53 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 768.53 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 183,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,444.87/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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