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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,144.07 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,144.07 and 352.30 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,144.07 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,144.07 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,144.07 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 403,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,055.86/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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