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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 769.23 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 769.23 and 238.86 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 769.23 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/769.23 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 769.23 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 183,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,738.28/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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