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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,150.37 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,150.37 and 355.70 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,150.37 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,150.37 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,150.37 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 409,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,186.61/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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