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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.27, 1,151.89 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.27, 1,151.89 and 357.19 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.27 : 1,151.89 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.27/1,151.89 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.27x = 1,151.89 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.27x = 411,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,439.82/768.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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