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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 768.30 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 768.30 and 238.53 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 768.30 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/768.30 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 768.30 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 183,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,262.60/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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