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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,151.02 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,151.02 and 356.96 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,151.02 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,151.02 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,151.02 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 410,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,868.10/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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