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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,149.99 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,149.99 and 356.58 is: 534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,149.99 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,149.99 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,149.99 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 410,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,063.43/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.52

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