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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,152.90 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,152.90 and 358.34 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,152.90 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,152.90 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,152.90 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 413,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,124.42/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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