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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,152.60 and 357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,152.60 and 357.73 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,152.60 = 357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,152.60 = 357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,152.60 × 357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 412,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,319.60/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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