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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,142.88 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,142.88 and 351.50 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,142.88 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,142.88 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,142.88 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 401,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,722.32/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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