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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,144.57 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,144.57 and 352.55 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,144.57 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,144.57 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,144.57 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 403,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,518.15/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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