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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.50, 1,152.58 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.50, 1,152.58 and 357.42 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.50 : 1,152.58 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.50/1,152.58 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.50x = 1,152.58 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.50x = 411,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,955.14/768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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