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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,152.38 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,152.38 and 274.74 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,152.38 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,152.38 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,152.38 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 316,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,599.70/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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