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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,150.36 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,150.36 and 355.76 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,150.36 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,150.36 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,150.36 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 409,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,252.07/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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