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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.36, 1,153.44 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.36, 1,153.44 and 358.44 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.36 : 1,153.44 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.36/1,153.44 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.36x = 1,153.44 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.36x = 413,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,439.03/769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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