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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.29, 1,150.42 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.29, 1,150.42 and 377.38 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.29 : 1,150.42 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.29/1,150.42 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.29x = 1,150.42 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.29x = 434,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,145.50/767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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