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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.52, 1,141.68 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.52, 1,141.68 and 328.38 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.52 : 1,141.68 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.52/1,141.68 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.52x = 1,141.68 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.52x = 374,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,904.88/761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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