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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.21, 1,150.89 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.21, 1,150.89 and 350.71 is: 526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.21 : 1,150.89 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.21/1,150.89 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.21x = 1,150.89 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.21x = 403,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,625.75/767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.09

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