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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.31, 1,152.68 and 281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.31, 1,152.68 and 281.41 is: 422.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.31 : 1,152.68 = 281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.31/1,152.68 = 281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.31x = 1,152.68 × 281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.31x = 324,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,371.39/768.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.19

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