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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.24, 1,149.29 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.24, 1,149.29 and 355.38 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.24 : 1,149.29 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.24/1,149.29 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.24x = 1,149.29 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.24x = 408,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,433.16/766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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