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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.71, 1,150.53 and 355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.71, 1,150.53 and 355.87 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.71 : 1,150.53 = 355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.71/1,150.53 = 355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.71x = 1,150.53 × 355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.71x = 409,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,439.11/767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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