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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,150.46 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,150.46 and 356.40 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,150.46 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,150.46 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,150.46 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 410,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,027.81/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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