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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,151.24 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,151.24 and 358.04 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,151.24 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,151.24 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,151.24 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 412,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,189.97/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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