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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.30, 1,145.27 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.30, 1,145.27 and 373.64 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.30 : 1,145.27 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.30/1,145.27 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.30x = 1,145.27 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.30x = 427,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,922.48/763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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