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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 768.93 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 768.93 and 238.56 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 768.93 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/768.93 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 768.93 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 183,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,437.86/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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