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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.35, 1,144.13 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.35, 1,144.13 and 346.40 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.35 : 1,144.13 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.35/1,144.13 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.35x = 1,144.13 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.35x = 396,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,319.18/763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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