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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,144.04 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,144.04 and 352.08 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,144.04 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,144.04 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,144.04 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 402,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,791.84/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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