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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,143.32 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,143.32 and 351.29 is: 526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,143.32 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,143.32 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,143.32 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 401,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,629.41/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.89

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