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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.55, 768 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.55, 768 and 238.59 is: 357.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.55 : 768 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.55/768 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.55x = 768 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.55x = 183,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,237.12/512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.50

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