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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.31, 1,144.05 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.31, 1,144.05 and 352.37 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.31 : 1,144.05 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.31/1,144.05 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.31x = 1,144.05 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.31x = 403,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,128.90/763.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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