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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,152.36 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,152.36 and 357.32 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,152.36 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,152.36 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,152.36 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 411,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,755.51/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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