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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.75, 1,144.68 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.75, 1,144.68 and 352.31 is: 528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.75 : 1,144.68 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.75/1,144.68 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.75x = 1,144.68 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.75x = 403,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,282.21/763.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.03

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