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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,151.76 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,151.76 and 383.20 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,151.76 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,151.76 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,151.76 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 441,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,354.43/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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