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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,154.05 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,154.05 and 358.28 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,154.05 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,154.05 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,154.05 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 413,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,473.03/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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