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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,146.39 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,146.39 and 353.34 is: 530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,146.39 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,146.39 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,146.39 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 405,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,065.44/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.00

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