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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.80, 768.17 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.80, 768.17 and 238.51 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.80 : 768.17 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.80/768.17 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.80x = 768.17 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.80x = 183,211.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,211.19/512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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