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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,149.45 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,149.45 and 355.50 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,149.45 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,149.45 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,149.45 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 408,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,629.48/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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