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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.46, 1,152.90 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.46, 1,152.90 and 358 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.46 : 1,152.90 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.46/1,152.90 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.46x = 1,152.90 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.46x = 412,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,738.20/768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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