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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.38, 1,143.48 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.38, 1,143.48 and 323.81 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.38 : 1,143.48 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.38/1,143.48 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.38x = 1,143.48 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.38x = 370,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,270.26/762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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