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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,144.52 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,144.52 and 351.88 is: 527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,144.52 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,144.52 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,144.52 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 402,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,733.70/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.30

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