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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.79, 1,152.96 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.79, 1,152.96 and 352.08 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.79 : 1,152.96 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.79/1,152.96 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.79x = 1,152.96 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.79x = 405,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,936.44/768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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