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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.57, 768.87 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.57, 768.87 and 238.64 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.57 : 768.87 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.57/768.87 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.57x = 768.87 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.57x = 183,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,485.06/512.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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