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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.53, 768.24 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.53, 768.24 and 238.21 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.53 : 768.24 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.53/768.24 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.53x = 768.24 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.53x = 183,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,002.45/512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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