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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,143.81 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,143.81 and 351.32 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,143.81 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,143.81 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,143.81 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 401,837.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,837.61/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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