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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.29, 1,145.34 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.29, 1,145.34 and 352.40 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.29 : 1,145.34 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.29/1,145.34 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.29x = 1,145.34 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.29x = 403,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,612.09/763.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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