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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 768.99 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 768.99 and 238.77 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 768.99 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/768.99 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 768.99 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 183,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,612.64/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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