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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.62, 1,153.20 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.62, 1,153.20 and 357.68 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.62 : 1,153.20 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.62/1,153.20 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.62x = 1,153.20 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.62x = 412,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,476.58/768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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