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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 768.54 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 768.54 and 238.76 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 768.54 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/768.54 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 768.54 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 183,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,492.77/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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