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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.29, 1,152.39 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.29, 1,152.39 and 357.28 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.29 : 1,152.39 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.29/1,152.39 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.29x = 1,152.39 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.29x = 411,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,724.36/768.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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