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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.32, 1,143.30 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.32, 1,143.30 and 351.20 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.32 : 1,143.30 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.32/1,143.30 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.32x = 1,143.30 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.32x = 401,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,526.96/762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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