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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 768.48 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 768.48 and 238.46 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 768.48 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/768.48 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 768.48 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 183,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,251.74/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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