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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.38, 1,151.25 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.38, 1,151.25 and 356.80 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.38 : 1,151.25 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.38/1,151.25 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.38x = 1,151.25 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.38x = 410,766
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,766/767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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