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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,154.00 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,154.00 and 358.10 is: 537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,154.00 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,154.00 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,154.00 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 413,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,242.53/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.34

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