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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,150.30 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,150.30 and 357.41 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,150.30 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,150.30 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,150.30 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 411,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,132.05/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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