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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,151.36 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,151.36 and 377.49 is: 565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,151.36 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,151.36 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,151.36 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 434,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,623.14/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.44

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