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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,151.84 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,151.84 and 357.33 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,151.84 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,151.84 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,151.84 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 411,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,586.99/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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