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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.29, 1,154.21 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.29, 1,154.21 and 358.40 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.29 : 1,154.21 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.29/1,154.21 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.29x = 1,154.21 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.29x = 413,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,661.30/769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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