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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,152.21 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,152.21 and 357.40 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,152.21 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,152.21 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,152.21 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 411,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,799.85/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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