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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,142.34 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,142.34 and 328.80 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,142.34 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,142.34 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,142.34 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 375,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,601.39/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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