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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,152.47 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,152.47 and 357.18 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,152.47 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,152.47 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,152.47 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 411,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,639.23/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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