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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,144.80 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,144.80 and 352.22 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,144.80 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,144.80 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,144.80 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 403,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,215.73/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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