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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.49, 768.89 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.49, 768.89 and 238.74 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.49 : 768.89 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.49/768.89 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.49x = 768.89 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.49x = 183,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,567.38/512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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