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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.26, 1,144.37 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.26, 1,144.37 and 352.17 is: 528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.26 : 1,144.37 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.26/1,144.37 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.26x = 1,144.37 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.26x = 403,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,013.66/763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.01

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