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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.65, 768.64 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.65, 768.64 and 239.01 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.65 : 768.64 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.65/768.64 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.65x = 768.64 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.65x = 183,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,712.65/512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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