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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.51, 1,144.75 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.51, 1,144.75 and 352.42 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.51 : 1,144.75 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.51/1,144.75 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.51x = 1,144.75 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.51x = 403,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,431.91/763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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