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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 768.44 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 768.44 and 238.65 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 768.44 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/768.44 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 768.44 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 183,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,387.01/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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