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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.86, 769.50 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.86, 769.50 and 238.96 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.86 : 769.50 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.86/769.50 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.86x = 769.50 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.86x = 183,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,879.72/512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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