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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,152.36 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,152.36 and 357.48 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,152.36 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,152.36 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,152.36 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 411,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,945.65/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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