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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.49, 768.18 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.49, 768.18 and 238.75 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.49 : 768.18 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.49/768.18 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.49x = 768.18 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.49x = 183,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,402.98/512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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