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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 768.38 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 768.38 and 238.43 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 768.38 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/768.38 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 768.38 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 183,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,199.81/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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