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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.36, 1,146.50 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.36, 1,146.50 and 353.94 is: 530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.36 : 1,146.50 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.36/1,146.50 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.36x = 1,146.50 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.36x = 405,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,792.21/765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.20

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