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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.81, 1,152.36 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.81, 1,152.36 and 357.33 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.81 : 1,152.36 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.81/1,152.36 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.81x = 1,152.36 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.81x = 411,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,772.80/768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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