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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763, 1,144.54 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763, 1,144.54 and 350.92 is: 526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763 : 1,144.54 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763/1,144.54 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763x = 1,144.54 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763x = 401,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,641.98/763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.40

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