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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.37, 1,152.35 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.37, 1,152.35 and 281.42 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.37 : 1,152.35 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.37/1,152.35 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.37x = 1,152.35 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.37x = 324,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,292.93/768.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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