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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.18, 1,153.11 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.18, 1,153.11 and 358.10 is: 536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.18 : 1,153.11 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.18/1,153.11 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.18x = 1,153.11 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.18x = 412,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,928.69/769.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.84

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