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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.90, 1,153.35 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.90, 1,153.35 and 358.16 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.90 : 1,153.35 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.90/1,153.35 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.90x = 1,153.35 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.90x = 413,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,076.28/768.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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