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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.31, 1,153.96 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.31, 1,153.96 and 358.22 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.31 : 1,153.96 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.31/1,153.96 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.31x = 1,153.96 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.31x = 413,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,369.21/769.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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