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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.39, 1,150.52 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.39, 1,150.52 and 356.31 is: 534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.39 : 1,150.52 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.39/1,150.52 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.39x = 1,150.52 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.39x = 409,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,940.00/767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.20

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