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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.44, 1,142.88 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.44, 1,142.88 and 329.24 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.44 : 1,142.88 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.44/1,142.88 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.44x = 1,142.88 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.44x = 376,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,281.81/762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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