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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.50, 1,145.33 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.50, 1,145.33 and 352.58 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.50 : 1,145.33 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.50/1,145.33 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.50x = 1,145.33 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.50x = 403,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,812.96/763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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