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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,152.11 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,152.11 and 356.94 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,152.11 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,152.11 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,152.11 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 411,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,235.19/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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