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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,150.50 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,150.50 and 356.30 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,150.50 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,150.50 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,150.50 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 409,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,923.15/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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