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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.08, 1,150.62 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.08, 1,150.62 and 355.72 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.08 : 1,150.62 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.08/1,150.62 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.08x = 1,150.62 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.08x = 409,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,298.55/767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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