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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,151.28 and 382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,151.28 and 382.52 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,151.28 = 382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,151.28 = 382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,151.28 × 382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 440,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,387.63/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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