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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,153.01 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,153.01 and 357.75 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,153.01 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,153.01 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,153.01 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 412,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,490.22/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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