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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 767.94 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 767.94 and 238.35 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 767.94 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/767.94 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 767.94 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 183,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,038.50/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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