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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.30, 1,144.06 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.30, 1,144.06 and 352.36 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.30 : 1,144.06 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.30/1,144.06 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.30x = 1,144.06 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.30x = 403,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,120.98/763.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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