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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,146.15 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,146.15 and 353.16 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,146.15 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,146.15 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,146.15 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 404,774.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,774.33/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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