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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.71, 769.33 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.71, 769.33 and 238.72 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.71 : 769.33 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.71/769.33 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.71x = 769.33 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.71x = 183,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,654.46/512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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